Published: Thursday, September 12, 2013 at 12:30 p.m.

Last Modified: Thursday, September 12, 2013 at 12:30 p.m.

Five free one-act plays

The University of North Carolina Wilmington’s all-student theater company STAGE certainly got into the swing of the new semester rather quickly.

At 5 p.m. Sept. 13 they’ll put on five one-acts in the great outdoors of UNCW’s on-campus amphitheater. The short plays, which are free to attend, include David Ives’ “Sure Thing,” during which a conservation is repeatedly reset by the ringing of a bell; Alice Gerstenberg’s “Fourteen,” about a hostess determined not to have a dinner party with 13 people; and Alex Broun’s exquisitely titled “Cate Blanchett Wants to Be My Friend on Facebook,” about a construction worker who ignores the famous actress’ friend request – until she shows up at his work.

ASG

Hometown hard rock heroes ASG don’t play in Wilmington that often, but when they do it’s a big event. The band, which recently released the album “Blood Drive” on Philly-based Relapse Records – check out the freakily awesome video for the song “Day’s Work” online – did a nationwide tour this summer and last weekend played Raleigh’s prestigious Hopscotch Music Festival. It’s a local band with a national rep, so rock it out with ‘em on Sept. 13 at Ziggy’s by the Sea, 208 Market St. in downtown Wilmington. Doors at 8 p.m.; tickets are $7 and $10. www.Facebook.com/ASGnation

– John Staton

Founders’ Day Festival

Bring the whole family to the Brunswick Forest commercial area off U.S. 17 (1090 Brunswick Village Blvd. in Leland) on Sept. 14 for the Town of Leland’s Founders’ Day Festival, a celebration of the town’s 24th birthday.

Festivities are 3-9 p.m. and include live entertainment, children’s activities, food and vendors. There will be live beach music from Jim Quick and the Coastline Band as well as performances by local school choruses and bands. The evening will culminate with a fireworks display at approximately 8:30 p.m.

It’s free, and food will be available for purchase. The public is encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets.

<p class="bold allcaps">Five free one-act plays</p>
<p>The University of North Carolina Wilmington's all-student theater company STAGE certainly got into the swing of the new semester rather quickly. </p><p>At 5 p.m. Sept. 13 they'll put on five one-acts in the great outdoors of UNCW's on-campus amphitheater. The short plays, which are free to attend, include David Ives' “Sure Thing,” during which a conservation is repeatedly reset by the ringing of a bell; Alice Gerstenberg's “Fourteen,” about a hostess determined not to have a dinner party with 13 people; and Alex Broun's exquisitely titled “Cate Blanchett Wants to Be My Friend on <a href="http://www.starnewsonline.com/facebook"><b>Facebook</b></a>,” about a construction worker who ignores the famous actress' friend request – until she shows up at his work.</p><h3>ASG</h3>
<p>Hometown hard rock heroes ASG don't play in Wilmington that often, but when they do it's a big event. The band, which recently released the album “Blood Drive” on Philly-based Relapse Records – check out the freakily awesome video for the song “Day's Work” online – did a nationwide tour this summer and last weekend played Raleigh's prestigious Hopscotch Music Festival. It's a local band with a national rep, so rock it out with 'em on Sept. 13 at Ziggy's by the Sea, 208 Market St. in downtown Wilmington. Doors at 8 p.m.; tickets are $7 and $10. www.<a href="http://www.starnewsonline.com/facebook"><b>Facebook</b></a>.com/ASGnation</p><p>– John Staton</p><h3>Founders' Day Festival</h3>
<p>Bring the whole family to the Brunswick Forest commercial area off U.S. 17 (1090 Brunswick Village Blvd. in <a href="http://www.starnewsonline.com/section/topic9971"><b>Leland</b></a>) on Sept. 14 for the Town of Leland's Founders' Day Festival, a celebration of the town's 24th birthday. </p><p>Festivities are 3-9 p.m. and include live entertainment, children's activities, food and vendors. There will be live beach music from Jim Quick and the Coastline Band as well as performances by local school choruses and bands. The evening will culminate with a fireworks display at approximately 8:30 p.m. </p><p>It's free, and food will be available for purchase. The public is encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets. </p><p>– Judy Royal</p>